INDIA
Covid was not defeated in 2020, it had waned on its own: P Chidambaram
After the Prime Minister made the remarks while chairing a meeting to review the country's Covid preparedness, Chidambaram tweeted: Media is reporting that PM said 'we defeated Covid last year, we can do it again. "WRONG. Covid was not defeated in 2020. Covid exacted a heavy toll and waned on its own, no thanks to the central government, because the central government did little or nothing."
Necessary measures must be taken to ramp up beds for Covid patients: PM Modi
The Prime Minister said that together India had defeated Covid-19 last year and the country can do it again, with the same principles but in better coordination. Modi said, "Early testing and proper tracking remain key to reduce mortality. The local administrations need to be proactive and sensitive to the concerns of the people."
Near empty roads as national capital enters weekend curfew mode
Unlike the hustle and bustle of the big city usually seen on normal days, the traffic was missing from the National Highways passing through the city, Ring roads, and streets connecting markets, railways stations and bus depots.
Lalu Yadav gets bail, may walk out of prison soon
The former Bihar CM has been convicted in wrongful withdrawal of money to the tune of Rs 1,000 crore from Dumka, Chaibasa and Deoghar treasuries and the special CBI court at Ranchi has already granted him bail in two cases registered in Chaibasa and one in Deoghar.
Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, trains
In a letter to all the General Managers of Railway zones on Saturday, Executive Director of Passenger Marketing Neeraj Sharma said, "Indian Railways is taking various measures to contain the spread of the resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic, in accordance with the guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time.
Despite a year to prepare, govt caught off guard: Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi was speaking during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting that was called virtually to discuss the issue of a pandemic. In her opening remarks, she said, "The Indian National Congress has always believed that fighting the Covid-19 pandemic is a national challenge that should be kept above party politics. We have extended our hands of cooperation right from February-March, 2020."
Funeral and burial ground, it's Modi made disaster: Rahul Gandhi
"Shamshan aur Kabristan dono -- Jo kaha so ho kiya (both funeral and burial grounds, fulfilled what was promised) #ModiMadeDisaster," Rahul Gandhi tweeted. Rahul Gandhi has stepped up the attack on the government since Thursday after some hospitals reported shortage of beds and ventilators.
Padma Shri actor Vivekh passes away, political leaders condole
He was admitted to SIMS Hospital on Friday morning after showing "acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock". Vivekh who was in a critical condition was put on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support, the hospital said. Vivekh was brought to the emergency ward of the hospital in an unconscious state at about 11 a.m. on Friday by his family members, the hospital said.
Double mutant now most prevalent variant in India: Report
The database has revealed that the double mutation virus, which has been found in several countries, was the most common in the samples sequenced in the 60 days prior to April 2 at 24 per cent. The B.1.617 variant, first detected in Maharashtra, contains mutations from two separate virus variants -- E484Q and L452R.
PM Modi appeals for symbolic 'Kumbh Mela' to strengthen fight against Covid
The Prime Minister's appeal comes as the annual event has sparked nationwide concern amid the alarming second wave of Covid-19 pandemic as tens of thousands of devotees have gathered along the banks of the Ganga in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister said that he spoke to top seer-- Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha president Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj-- over the phone and made an appeal about the event.
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